Scary situation

[MJM]

Originally Posted by SteveA

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I think, that they think, they have some sort of special rules because they have someone in tow. They don't. They are required to obey all of the 150' and "give way" rules.

http://boat-ed.com/nh/handbook/ski.htm

Right on the money! Over the years, I have had this conversation with MANY friends/aquaintances, most of whom are experienced boaters and safety-concious. They thought the fact that they had someone in tow gave them the right of way.